On the 45th anniversary of his death, Deborah A. Lott describes the reaction to the assassination of Bobby Kennedy: in the Ambassador Hotel where he was scheduled to speak, and in the days and years after.
5 Guys Talking: Men of Action
May 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
An AIDS activist, a Christian missionary, a wilderness first responder, and a revolutionary rock star… Premium Members talk to four men who’ve made it their lives’ work to help other people, and how any of us can be prepared to take action in a crisis.
Are You Raising a Narcissist?
March 22, 2013 by 8 Comments
The cultural and technological trends that are making us even more self-absorbed.
What Can You Learn from a First Grader?
February 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ken Goldstein takes part in a program called Reading to Kids, and see the potential for all of us.
Thank ALL the Veterans this Holiday Season
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s easy to forget that living veterans from all wars and conflicts before 9/11 are still suffering from the effects of their service as well.
International Men’s Day 2012
November 19, 2012 by 6 Comments
Helping men and boys live longer, happier, healthier lives.
How Much Truth, How Soon?
November 6, 2012 by 3 Comments
What knowledge do you shield your kids from, and why?
Incarcerated Youth Write the Stories of Their Lives
October 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
A writing and mentoring program in Los Angeles for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youth is changing their lives from the inside out.
VIDEO: The Fight of 9-Year-Old Josef Miles
October 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
In protest of Westboro Baptist, a Topeka boy speaks out for love and cultural tolerance.
Adventuring Forth
October 2, 2012 by 3 Comments
As you set forth into the world, how do you know you’re on the right path? Venture for America fellow Ovik Banerjee on service and entrepreneurship.
A Mission to the Venice of the Amazon
September 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
Welcome to Belen, where the poorest of the poor float for half the year on the floodplains of the Amazon.
10 Lessons I Learned From Mentoring
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mentors learn that you can’t change anyone: not even a troubled youth. But you can listen, and that can change everything.
A Message From the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization
June 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As Father’s Day approaches, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay wants to thank all the men who help mentor kids.
Open Thread: What’s Keeping You from Volunteering?
April 25, 2012 by 11 Comments
Open Thread: What’s Keeping You from Volunteering?
All Children Are Born With Potential: A Talk with Wendy Foster of Big Brothers, Big Sisters
March 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Wendy Foster talks about the ways a friendship-based model of mentoring our youth can create positive change.
“What gift do you get for someone who’s dying? Buy her a nice dress and slow dance in the living room.”
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